Decision details

Fire and Rescue Service Appliance Tender

Decision Maker: Delegated Decisions by Cabinet Member for Public Health, Inequalities & Community Safety

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

Due to a previous pause in purchasing new fire appliances, the existing fleet are now superceeding recommended lifespan periods, leading to increased expense for breakdowns, maintenance and repairs and a risk of parts becoming obsolete. Aproval is sough for an additional £1.3m in 25/26 and £1.46m from 26/27 onwards, alongside an initial investment of £2.1m in 2024 to ensure the minimum lifespan of appliances is met. 

Report author: Samantha Chapman

Publication date: 05/06/2024

Date of decision: 04/06/2024

Decided at meeting: 04/06/2024 - Delegated Decisions by Cabinet Member for Public Health, Inequalities & Community Safety

Effective from: 12/06/2024

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